DWP recently shelved Conservative government proposals to swap PIP cash payments for vouchers.
Earlier this month, the Minister for Social Security and Disabilities, Sir Stephen Timms confirmed that the Department for Work and Pensions does “not intend to publish a response to the previous Government’s consultation”, effectively kicking the prospect of swapping Personal Independence Payment cash for vouchers or grants into the long grass.
On October 25, Sir Stephen replied that the DWP is “not currently undertaking” any such review. He continued; “PIP is designed to treat all claimants fairly, focusing on the needs arising from a long-term health condition or disability, rather than the condition itself. He added: “Our audit process considers the initial review, evidence collection, further evidence provided, and the advice within the assessment report completed by a health professional . The check is completed against a set of guidelines to ensure a consistent approach is taken. This ensures that assessment reports are fit for purpose, clinically justified and sound, and provide sufficient information for the department to make an informed decision on entitlement to benefit.
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